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flylock shox · 08-14-2013, 08:48 PM

I don't know if there really is a standard tip.

For example, I tip 15% for standard restaurant service, but on the total bill, not before tax, unlike many others.

I also tip less at restaurants with less than full service, for example where I have to go to the counter to order, but they bring me my meal. That gets maybe 10%. No idea what others do in those circumstances.

At bars, I leave tips irregularly. So if I go to the bar and order an $8 beer, I might leave the toonie, but on my next trip leave nothing to balance it out.

And I have no qualms with leaving nothing for bad service. Giving good service is pretty easy. If you can't do something that simple, too bad for you.

08-14-2013, 08:48 PM	#149
flylock shox 1 millionth post winnar! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Now world wide! Exp:	I don't know if there really is a standard tip. For example, I tip 15% for standard restaurant service, but on the total bill, not before tax, unlike many others. I also tip less at restaurants with less than full service, for example where I have to go to the counter to order, but they bring me my meal. That gets maybe 10%. No idea what others do in those circumstances. At bars, I leave tips irregularly. So if I go to the bar and order an $8 beer, I might leave the toonie, but on my next trip leave nothing to balance it out. And I have no qualms with leaving nothing for bad service. Giving good service is pretty easy. If you can't do something that simple, too bad for you.